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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
8
Sunday School notes explore the idea of final words from loved ones as powerful, solemn statements. It reflects on how last messages carry life stories, warnings, and guidance spoken in the presence of God, shaping memory and moral reflection across generations.
The text portraits Paul after his Damascus road conversion, devoting over thirty years to preaching the gospel to the Gentile nations. It emphasizes his readiness to endure persecution, fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith, culminating in a royal reward and a call to all Christians to testify and go forth as witnesses to all nations.
The junior classes plan a debate at Athens High on the question Is Woodrow Wilson the greatest man to occupy the presidency. In section one the affirmative won with Wille Sues Maxwell Ruth Kinnebrew and Edwin Dozier as debaters. Section two the negative with Jamily Daughtry Callie McWhirter and Roger Higginbotham also claimed victory.
The bulletin reports no rain in Georgia with fair to excellent road conditions in most areas. Except Royston to Hartwell where one half of the stretch is extremely foul and expected to remain so into spring. South of Macon roads are fair to sound and routes to Savannah and Jacksonville are in safe condition. Forecasts indicate possible rain Friday night to Saturday with warmer temperatures easing dust and slightly deteriorating roads in heavy moisture.
Kiwanis trustees in Georgia voted to raise 7900 to finish a memorial honoring Georgia soldiers of the Revolution. The meeting also set next state convention dates for Savannah in October and elected Rev. G. J. Hiller of Milledgeville as lieutenant governor for the middle Georgia district.
The Kinsville trustees nominate Central Walter A Harris district governor and G H Burnett of the Macon club to attend the next International convention in Toronto. Memoria funds will be divided, with each club raising its pro rata share. Attending trustees include J Henry Burnett F B Waterman Moutenant governor and others from Athens and surrounding districts.
Columbus Ga reports the wife of Lieut Fitzgerald Endicott, an instructor at a camp school, was killed in a firearm incident. The text notes indictment of Fitzgerald by the county grand jury in connection with the fatal shooting of W T Reed, with release of a person named Ben mentioned.
A major business transaction last week transferred Palace Market to new owner J. L., marking a significant shift in local commerce. Details remain sparse but the sale represents a key property change for the market.
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